Bill,
could this be a Tzank stain?  We perform a routine PAP stain for these
requests.

Joe Nocito, B.S., HT(ASCP)QIHC
Histology Supervisor
Christus Santa Rosa Hospitals
San Antonio, Texas


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Bill Sinai (Anatomical Pathology)
> [SMTP:Bills@icpmr.wsahs.nsw.gov.au]
> Sent:	Wednesday, February 02, 2000 3:15 AM
> To:	'Histonet'; Histomail\
> Subject:	Stain information
>
> Dear All,
>
> Has anyone ever heard of a TZANG stain for skin. I have no idea what
> it should stain.  It has been requested by a clinician on a request
> form.
>
> Thanks
> Bill Sinai
> Department Manager
> Tissue Pathology
> ICPMR Westmead Hospital
> WESTMEAD NSW AUSTRALIA
> Phone 61+2+9845 7774  Fax 61+2+9687 2330